Grand Birding Wildlife Tour of Bhutan

The Grand Birding Wildlife Tour of Bhutan immerses you in a journey through diverse avian habitats, spanning from temperate forests to subalpine zones and into the realm of subtropical jungles.
Within this context, this trips also bring us to prominent attractions in towns like Thimphu, Paro, and Punakha. Nevertheless, our unwavering focus remains fixed on capturing the thriving avian marvels along peripheries and river channels, as well as within the agricultural landscapes encompassing these towns.
Nestled within the heart of tropical birding havens such as Tingibiti, Gonphu, and Gelephu, our journey transports us to relatively remote domains. These areas are flourishing grounds for exotic bird species, including the Yellow Rumped Honeyguide, exquisite Nuthatch, diverse hornbill species, and more. Notably, these regions also serve as a habitat for remarkable creatures like the Golden Langur.
Largely, the art of birding here involves a profound interaction with the themes of nature. The terrains surrounding Gelephu and Tshirang, where our regular stops are planned, have remained mostly undiscovered by visitors. Within these enclaves, there exists the potential for encountering delightful surprises.
Furthermore, elevated mountain passes such as Pelela and Dochula provide a habitat for captivating bird species, encompassing the almost mythical Satyr Tragopan, the resplendent Himalayan Monal, and numerous other extraordinary inhabitants of the avian realm.

Grand Birding Outline Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrive and stay in Paro (2200m)
Day 2: Paro across Dochula pass to Punakha: (1250m)
Day 3: In Punakha (Birding in Tashithang & beyond in JDW National Park areas)
Day 4: In Gangtey, Phobjikha (3000m)
Day 5: Cross Pelela pass (3420m) to Trongsa (2000m)
Day 6: Birding in lower Trongsa and Zhemgang to Tingtibi (600m)
Day 7: From Tingtibi- birding in Gonghu/Zhemgang area (600m-1100m)
Day 8: Descend through the foothills to the plains of Gelephu (200m)
Day 9: Ascend through the hills/jungles to Tsirang and descend to Wangdue/Punakha (1250m)
Day 10: Wangdue to Thimphu across Dochula pass
Day 11: In the capital Thimphu
Day 12: Drive to Paro (Hike to Takstang)
Day 13: Departure